(a) The department shall issue the applicant a certificate of authority to dispose of the vehicle to a motor vehicle demolisher for demolition, wrecking, or dismantling if the application submitted under Section 683.051:
(1) is properly executed;
(2) is accompanied by the required fee under Section 683.052; and
(3) contains any proof of notification or ownership required by the department to enforce this subchapter.
(b) A motor vehicle demolisher shall accept the certificate of authority in lieu of a certificate of title for the vehicle.
Official text of the Texas Transportation Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.